Communications eNews, October 2010

Communications Feature

		Is momentum building for D-Block allocation?
		By Doug Wyllie, EMS1 Staff Allocation of the D-Block — what some in public safety have called the single most important issue for first responders across all disciplines — may actually be nearing a favorable resolution. Reasons to be optimistic
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Communications Tip

		Assign a communications unit leader
		If you don't know what a communications unit leader is, or have never had the pleasure of working with one, then you need to get on the bandwagon. COMM-Ls are the folks who keep the communication lines open and operational at large incidents. Keep communication lines open
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Featured News

		$155 million grant to help develop communication system for LA responders
		Boosting efforts to improve communication among first-responders during fires, earthquakes and other disasters, Los Angeles area officials announced the receipt of a $155 million federal grant to develop a regional radio system. Inspired by 9/11 attacks
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